The Hartford Line connects New Haven, CT and Springfield, MA over a 62-mile route operated by CTrail / Amtrak, calling at 9 stations across 2 states.
Quick Facts
- Operator
- CTrail / Amtrak
- Service type
- Commuter / Regional
- Endpoints
- New Haven ↔ Springfield
- Distance
- 62 mi
- Frequency
- Hourly weekday service
- Stations
- 9
- States served
- 2 (CT, MA)
- Typical fare range
- $8 – $22
Route guide
The Hartford Line is a commuter / regional service operated by CTrail / Amtrak. Trains run Hourly weekday service over 62 miles of mainline track between New Haven Union Station and Springfield Union Station, calling at 9 intermediate and terminal stations across 2 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.
What to watch for: Quiet Connecticut River tributary country; the historic brownstone of Hartford visible from the platforms.
History & service notes
CTrail launched in 2018 as a CTDOT-operated commuter overlay on Amtrak’s New Haven–Springfield Line, doubling service frequency. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.
Equipment
Typical consist on the Hartford Line includes refurbished Mafersa cars and Brookville BL20 locomotives, plus Amtrak through-trains. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.
Stops along the route
Stations are listed in geographical order from New Haven to Springfield. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.
- New Haven Union Station — New Haven, CT
- New Haven State Street — New Haven, CT
- Wallingford — Wallingford, CT
- Meriden — Meriden, CT
- Berlin — Berlin, CT
- Hartford Union Station — Hartford, CT
- Windsor — Windsor, CT
- Windsor Locks — Windsor Locks, CT
- Springfield Union Station — Springfield, MA
Sample fares & travel times
Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.
| From | To | Distance | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | New Haven | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| New Haven | Wallingford | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| Wallingford | Meriden | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| Meriden | Berlin | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| Berlin | Hartford | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| Hartford | Windsor | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| Windsor | Windsor Locks | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| Windsor Locks | Springfield | 8 mi | 20m | $8 – $13 |
| New Haven | Springfield | 54 mi | 1h 15m | $8 – $20 |
| New Haven | Wallingford | 16 mi | 29m | $8 – $13 |
| Wallingford | Springfield | 47 mi | 1h 6m | $8 – $19 |
| New Haven | Meriden | 23 mi | 38m | $8 – $14 |
| Meriden | Springfield | 39 mi | 57m | $8 – $17 |
| New Haven | Berlin | 31 mi | 47m | $8 – $15 |
| Berlin | Springfield | 31 mi | 47m | $8 – $15 |
| New Haven | Hartford | 39 mi | 57m | $8 – $17 |
| Hartford | Springfield | 23 mi | 38m | $8 – $14 |
| New Haven | Windsor | 47 mi | 1h 6m | $8 – $19 |
Connections & transfers
Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New Haven, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Springfield. The corridor passes through cities including New Haven, New Haven, and Springfield, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.
Further Reading on the Hartford Line
- Riding the Hartford Line: a first-timer's full-route diary
- Best window seats and viewing tips along the line